Union Street over Battle Creek River
GoodCalhoun County, Michigan · 0.3 MI S of Capital Ave · Structure no. 000000000001408
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Union Street over Battle Creek River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Union Street over Battle Creek River in Calhoun County, Michigan. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Union Street over Battle Creek River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is Union Street over Battle Creek River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Union Street over Battle Creek River carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Union Street over Battle Creek River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Union Street over Battle Creek River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.